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Science Fiction (Sci Fi), Fantasy and Horror Fiction and ReviewsSun, 16 Mar 2014 22:02:45 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.5Now Accepting Submissions!http://www.afterburnsf.com/2014/03/16/now-accepting-submissions/
http://www.afterburnsf.com/2014/03/16/now-accepting-submissions/#commentsSun, 16 Mar 2014 16:16:19 +0000http://www.afterburnsf.com/?p=6825I am happy to announce that Afterburn SF has once again opened for submissions of speculative fiction for publication on the site. Please see the submission guidelines for the specifics of what I am looking for and how to submit.

For now Afterburn SF is a “For the Love!” market not offering payment for publication.

Review

This is where the story of Roland, The Gunslinger, begins. It takes turns between Roland’s childhood and coming of age and his pursuit of Walter, the Man in Black, on quest for the Dark Tower.

This book can stand alone but it is part of Stephen King’s Dark Tower Saga. That saga has seven official novels and many other associated works. Keep that in mind if you are the type that can’t rest if you have an unfinished series to get through.

The only qualms I have with this book is that the characters don’t evolve much over the course of the story. This is very likely due to
the additional volumes in the series during which they will undoubtedly change and grow. However, in the characters end up very close to where they started.

This is one of my favorite audio books. I have listened to it no less than four times. It is one that always has something new for me each time I come back to it. Give it a try. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

]]>http://www.afterburnsf.com/2014/02/17/the-gunslinger-by-stephen-king/feed/0I Nominate Lucas Bryant to Play Roland in any Adaptation of the Gunslingerhttp://www.afterburnsf.com/2013/09/24/i-nominate-lucas-bryant-to-play-roland-in-any-adaptation-of-the-gunslinger/
http://www.afterburnsf.com/2013/09/24/i-nominate-lucas-bryant-to-play-roland-in-any-adaptation-of-the-gunslinger/#commentsTue, 24 Sep 2013 11:00:07 +0000http://www.afterburnsf.com/?p=219Be it a movie or TV series, any adaptation of Stephen King’s Gunslinger that does not cast Lucas Bryant as Roland is a missed opportunity in my book.

There are five reasons I see as to why Bryant would be perfect for the role.

He’s already familiar with acting in King’s universe. His work in Haven has put him in touch with the worlds that Mr. King has fashioned. He’s in tune with those realities and could bring that experience to the role of Roland.

It’s probable. Anyone familiar with the works of Stephen King understands just how much opportunity for crossover there is between any of his stories. Tying these threads together this way would be classic King.

We’d get to see Eric Balfour as either Eddie, Cuthbert or (less likely) The man in Black. Serious business.

Bryant is already playing Roland. Seriously, his father was a Gunslinger(chief of police), he followed in those footsteps, he’s incapable of feeling, etc.

It would make the adaptation a little more likely to occur. Seriously. There’s an established base of fans watching Haven that would jump at the chance to see Bryant as Roland.

So, who’s with me on this? Don’t you think it’s right on the nose? Or do you have a better casting recommendation?

One of my selections from Audible.com this month is a re-listen of one of my favorites, the first Gunslinger novel. I had this book on CD several years ago but I managed to misplace it after our move. I decided to use one of my Audible selections to pick it up in digital format this month.

It’s likely that I’ll do the same with the remainder of the books as well.

Listening to the book brings a new perspective to it for me. The narrator gives each character their own voice, which is something richer than what I gave them when I read the novel originally. It makes me grin to see how I interpreted a character vs. how the narrator interprets them.

I’m really enjoying revisiting the earliest incarnation of Roland Deschain. Having now read the entire series it’s enjoyable to go back and pick up on minor plot points that eventually become much greater later on in the series.

Even though I’ve read the novel and listened to the audio version more than once I still pick up on nuances that I’ve missed until now.

If I ever end up with a shorter commute I’ll have to find another way to get in all my audio book listening that I’ve become accustomed to.

Dr Sleep, Stephen King’s sequel to The Shining, comes out on Tuesday. The Shining was the first book I ever had to put down because of how badly it was scaring me. I can’t wait to see what happens now.

World War Z is available for rent. I couldn’t bring myself to go to the theater to see this but I can justify spending $3.99 to rent it. Here’s hoping it lives up to the marketing material.

Tuesday at 7:00 PM on ABC Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premiers. I’m excited about this because, well… I’m that much of a geek and I still have a closet dedicated to all the comic books I read as a teenager.

A busy week ahead for Science Fiction and Horror fans.

Question: What will you be entertaining yourself with this week?

Disclosure of Material Connection:Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

]]>http://www.afterburnsf.com/2013/09/22/awesome-things-im-looking-forward-to-this-week/feed/0Afterburn SF, Launch in 3… 2… 1…http://www.afterburnsf.com/2013/08/03/afterburn-sf-launch-in-3-2-2/
http://www.afterburnsf.com/2013/08/03/afterburn-sf-launch-in-3-2-2/#commentsSat, 03 Aug 2013 13:45:31 +0000http://www.afterburnsf.com/?p=194Introduction
Hello everyone! Welcome to Afterburn SF, the site for information on all types of speculative fiction. From Science Fiction to Fantasy and Horror you will find it all here.

I’m Nat and I have been an avid consumer, writer and publisher of Speculative Fiction over the years. If you’re like me you love exploring worlds where imagination rules. Worlds where you can ride on the backs of dragons, explore the far flung reaches of space and cringe in fear from the boogie man that lurks in the shadows.

I’m glad you’re here.

Purpose
The main goal I want to achieve with Afterburn SF is to share with you the Speculative Fiction I have found and the thoughts I have about it. If you discover something new and enjoyable to you I’ve succeeded.

Additionally, I want to hear your side of the conversation. If you know of something truly spectacular that I’m not talking about here, share!

Value
By providing commentary on works of Speculative fiction I hope to help you better evaluate the choices you have within the genre. Maybe I can steer you towards something you may have skipped over in the past or maybe I can help steer you away from something that’s just not your cup of tea. Either way, if I can help you make a better informed decision about how to spend your time I’ll be satisfied with the contribution I’ve made.

Launch
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